Comments on: Planned: $650-million Red Wings arenahttp://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2013/06/19/planned-650-million-red-wings-arena/
ProHockeyTalk on NBCSports.comSun, 02 Aug 2015 20:24:36 +0000hourly1http://wordpress.com/By: blackfoot11http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2013/06/19/planned-650-million-red-wings-arena/comment-page-1/#comment-201335
Thu, 20 Jun 2013 13:38:26 +0000http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2270245#comment-201335The City of Detroit has no financial obligation. The State Ecomonic Development Corp, a quasi-govt organization will float the bond to pay for the area. The funding split is 56% private funds and 44% public economic development funds (non-general fund roll). The arena will be owned by the Downtown Detroit Economic Development Corp and a private company will operate and maintain it.
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Thu, 20 Jun 2013 11:11:40 +0000http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2270245#comment-201265Earliest start for construction would be in April of 2014. Construction would take 24 to 30 months. That would mean the best hoped for start date for the Red Wings to be in the new arena would be October of 2016. Notice no architectural plans were released as to what the new arena would look like. Hoping the new arena would have the flavor of the old Olympia, but with no obstructions related to sight lines for viewing the game.
]]>By: nothanksimdriving123http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2013/06/19/planned-650-million-red-wings-arena/comment-page-1/#comment-201130
Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:00:45 +0000http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2270245#comment-201130Or just, officially, Hockeytown.
(I met Gordie, I love Gordie, but Howe Arena, while well-deserved, does not roll off the tongue well at all.)
]]>By: bensawesomenesshttp://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2013/06/19/planned-650-million-red-wings-arena/comment-page-1/#comment-201097
Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:26:05 +0000http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2270245#comment-20109718,000 seats? c’mon guys, go big or go home!
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Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:24:51 +0000http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2270245#comment-201096You think the palace is the best arena in the country?! That’s rediculous. They still have those ugly purple seats, it is outdated compared to other arenas I’ve been to. And every arena that shares it’s venue always causes issues for the ice. Take Chicago for instance, there stadium is really nice, but if the bulls play the night before the hawks the ice tends to be crap. The bill for a new stadium will not be put on the taxpayers that’s crazy talk. Having all three sports venues in the same location will only help Detroit bring in more revenue, especially for all the businesses surrounding it. JLA is overly outdated and there is no good area to park. Besides the history there, and that the arenas name insnt some advertisement for a company (like ford field or comerica park)it is time for a new home.

Moving to the palace would be a terrible mistake, there is no bar/local businesses or downtown scene to go to after a game in walking distance.

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Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:09:36 +0000http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2270245#comment-201092$5 hot n’ readys that will cost $10.
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Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:06:55 +0000http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2270245#comment-201091Egads, what if Amway buys the naming rights…I think that because they own the rights to the O-rena in Orlando, we might yet be safe. Maybe the Pizza Pizza Arena Arena?
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Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:05:21 +0000http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2270245#comment-201089This makes me a little sad. I would have loved a new arena 3-4 years ago but they made some really smart renovations in the past few years and added a large number of restrooms to the point that I never have to stand in a line to use one (the ones up the stairs are huge and always empty). I just like the old place…it does not have corporate name and it feels so tiny inside even though it holds 20K plus.

In the end though, it is not about the comfort of the fans in the seats it is all about suites, suites, suites. As was started with the design of the Palace, every new arena has two to three tiers of suites. I just hope they do not make the same mistake as the Palace and have both the upper and lower bowls feed into the same concourse. During intermission at the Palace, the lines are intolerable.

For some great designs of new stadiums, I would look to Columbus and Tampa as they both have really great new venues. I hope they do not do like Chicago and make a giant bowl as opposed to building a more vertical arena. Due to the giant bowl shape of Chicago, when you sit in the upper deck, it feels like you are a mile from the ice.

As for an exterior, I would love it if they went back to a red brick facade ala Olympia. That was a gorgeous building from the exterior. I do not want to see hockey in something that looks like an office building, I want something akin to a barn.

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Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:58:13 +0000http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2270245#comment-201085After seeing the newer arenas in Tampa, Columbus and other cities, I am not a fan of the Palace as it has a huge design flaw. The upper deck and lower deck all feed into the same concourse. This creates huge jams at the restrooms, refreshment lines and souvenir stands. It is a nice venue but I would rather not miss the first 5 minutes of the second period because I had to stand in line for the entire intermission to use one of the few restrooms.
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Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:58:10 +0000http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2270245#comment-201084The Joe is outdated. Let alone the bathroom situation being terrible the seating is a bit cramped and what other arena has outside steps one has to walk up to get into an arena which can be dangerous during the winter months. It is time for something new.
]]>By: clefty1http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2013/06/19/planned-650-million-red-wings-arena/comment-page-1/#comment-201080
Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:54:23 +0000http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2270245#comment-201080First of all the I like the Wings having their own arena it is all about them and they do not need to share with the Pistons. Second the Palace is out in the middle of nowhere, downtown is still centrally located for people that attend Detroit sporting events.
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Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:53:07 +0000http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2270245#comment-201078C’mon, it’s gotta be Little Caesar’s Palace. $5 Hot ‘n Readys for everyone!
]]>By: hockeydon10http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2013/06/19/planned-650-million-red-wings-arena/comment-page-1/#comment-201071
Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:44:17 +0000http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2270245#comment-201071Thus we will be down to a single barn that has not sold it’s name.

Time to start the petition? Howe Arena has a nice ring to it.

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Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:32:31 +0000http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2270245#comment-201060Next time, park in the garage across the Lodge at 1st and Congress and take the tunnel. I used to park there for work and it seems that nobody realizes it’s connected to the Joe. You’ll be in and out in no time.
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Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:28:05 +0000http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2270245#comment-201056Of course Detroit needs more stuff than a new arena, but even if they got it it would go to hell in no time. At least this would bring in lots of revenue. I’ve been to the Palace for numerous events, and it’s always been a hassle getting in and out of there. I’m just not a fan. The Wings need to be downtown. Put another arena down by CoPa and Ford Field and it’ll be awesome.
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Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:25:10 +0000http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2270245#comment-201055Yeah, parking can be a pain. You praked in the JLA Garage, getting into and out of that can be murder. One time we waited 35 minutes before we could even back out of our spot and that happned because I got out and stood in the way of the other cars. That was the last time we parked there. Now my friends and I park on the Cobo roof or by Greektown and take the People Mover. The Cobo roof is right next door, but you have to walk down all those steps, then either take an elevator or walk back up flights of stairs.

Ok, so pee-troughs and parking are two things that could be improved.

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Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:24:31 +0000http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2270245#comment-201054Go to The Palace in Auburn Hills. It’s the Center of the Hockey Universe, and the ghosts of the Dollar Bay Bruins haunt the ice nightly, anyhow.
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Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:13:24 +0000http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2270245#comment-201041I was coaching in a tournament in Detroit a few years ago and managed to seek off to a Red Wings/Avalanche game. I liked the JLA as a whole. My only complaint was the amount of time it took to get from my seat to my car after the game. I parked in a garage that was somewhat connected through some narrow walk ways and it took forever to get back to my car and forever to get out of the garage as well. But I think there was construction going on right outside of the garage and that played a part in trying to leave the garage.
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Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:05:01 +0000http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2270245#comment-201035I get it redwings. But don’t u think Detroit needs more stuff that is more important than a new arena ???? People don’t complain about patriots playing in foxboro which is farther from downtown than Silverdome was or palace. Well close to palace distance
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Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:03:30 +0000http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2270245#comment-201034I don’t have any real problems with JLA aside from the pee troughs. They could knock out the walls at each entrance to let more light in. Aside from those two things I really don’t see a problem with it. They have suites, though they are not as close as others (see The Palace). I would prefer massive renovations than moving to a new, cold, bland, no history arena. Saying that I’m sure older Wings fans felt the same when they moved from Olympia to JLA.
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Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:00:08 +0000http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2270245#comment-201030Give me a break, royals and chiefs play outside downtown. Cavs did for years in Richfield. If hadn’t win Lebron lottery were said to be moving. Put a good product on court or ice and fans will show downtown or in suburbs
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Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:58:58 +0000http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2270245#comment-201028Yes, because having the Wings leave Detroit is sure to improve the city’s financial situation. And just because the building is paid off doesn’t mean the Wings wouldn’t have to pay to play there. Build an awesome new arena and people will come. If any franchise in sports deserves fancy new digs, it’s the Wings.
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Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:52:21 +0000http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2270245#comment-201024Nah, pass on that. Keep the Wings in Detroit, and while we’re at it, let’s bring the Pistons home too.

Nothing against the Palace – great venue and all, but our Detroit teams don’t belong in Auburn Hills.

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Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:33:20 +0000http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2270245#comment-201013I know the wings are set on playing downtown. But the palace is paid off and still best arena in country. U think a bankrupt Detroit has any money to kick in ??? Move to the palace of auburn hills
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Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:22:17 +0000http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2270245#comment-201002That’s a big price tag for a city struggling like Detroit. I wonder how much the city is kicking in. Last I read the Red Wings/Illitch owed the City of Detroit $70 million from a split it hasn’t paid since 1980.
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